'Pray' in the Bible

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to stand [and] pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, in order that they may be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!

But whenever you pray, enter into your inner room and shut your door [and] pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"But [when you] pray, do not babble repetitiously like the pagans, for they think that because of their many words they will be heard.

Therefore you pray in this way: "Our Father who is in heaven, may your name be treated as holy.

And [after he] sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So [when] evening came, he was there alone.

Then children were brought to him so that he could lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

But pray that your flight may not happen in winter or on a Sabbath.

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there [and] pray."

Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak!"

And [after he] had said farewell to them, he went away to the mountain to pray.

For this [reason] I say to you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received [it], and it will be [done] for you.

who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"

But pray that it will not happen in winter.

And they came to a place {named} Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."

And going forward a little he fell to the ground and began to pray that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from him.

Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak!"

Now it happened that in these days he went away to the mountain to pray, and was spending the whole night in prayer to God.

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Now it happened that about eight days after these words, he took along Peter and John and James [and] went up on the mountain to pray.

And it happened that while he was in a certain place praying, when he stopped a certain one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."

And he said to them, "When you pray, say, "Father, may your name be treated as holy. May your kingdom come.

And he told them a parable to [show that] they must always pray and not be discouraged,

"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"

And [when] he came to the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not enter into temptation."

And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw and {knelt down} [and] began to pray,

and he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up [and] pray that you will not enter into temptation!"

But Simon answered [and] said, "You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me."

And the next day, [as] they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray [at] about the sixth hour.

And Paul [replied], "I pray to God, whether in a short time or in a long time, not only you but also all those who are listening to me today may become such [people] as I also am, except for these bonds!"

And likewise also, the Spirit helps [us] in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as one ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes [for us] [with] unexpressed groanings.

You judge {for yourselves}: is it fitting for a woman to pray to God [with her head] uncovered?

Therefore the one who speaks in a tongue must pray that he may interpret.

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unproductive.

{Therefore what should I do}? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will also sing praise with my mind.

Now we pray to God that you not do wrong in any way, not that we are seen as approved, but that you do what is good, even [though] we are [seen] as though unqualified.

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity.

And this I pray: that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment,

We give thanks always to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ [when we] pray for you,

pray constantly,

Brothers, pray for us.

for which [purpose] we also pray always for you, that you may be considered worthy of the calling of our God, and he might fulfill every desire for goodness and work of faith with power,

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also [it was] with you,

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute.

[I pray] that the fellowship of your faith may become effective in the knowledge [of] every good [thing] that [is] in us for Christ.

Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].

Is anyone among you suffering misfortune? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praise.

Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the elders of the church and they should pray over him, anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord.

Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much.

Dear friend, I pray you may prosper concerning everything and be healthy, just as your soul prospers.